EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 2 MIN
YouTube Is The Biggest Streamer In The World
from The Option · host Oil&Cattle
YouTube hits 12.7% of TV usage — Nielsen data confirms YouTube is the dominant TV network. While we fight over Netflix vs. Disney, Google is winning the war for attention. In this episode of The Option, we discuss: Nielsen "The Gauge" data: YouTube (12.7%) vs Netflix (9%) The business model advantage: infinite inventory, zero production cost YouTube's move into the living room (CTV) and premium sports (NFL Sunday Ticket) The migration of TV ad dollars from broadcast/cable to YouTube Why YouTube is the true successor to Broadcast TV Key takeaway: The streaming war isn't Netflix vs. Disney. It's Hollywood vs. Google. And Google is winning on volume. The Option is a daily podcast covering Hollywood business news, media M&A, streaming economics, and entertainment industry analysis. New episodes weekdays at 6 AM PT. Keywords: YouTube TV leadership, Nielsen The Gauge 2026, streaming viewership data, connected TV advertising, creator economy vs Hollywood, NFL Sunday Ticket YouTube]]>
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The streaming war isn't Netflix vs. Disney. It's Hollywood vs. Google. And Google is winning on volume.
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